Hanukkah Market at the Jewish Museum Berlin
Jewish Advent Market in the Museum's Glass Courtyard
About Hanukkah Market JMB
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A Jewish Market in the Heart of Kreuzberg
The Jewish Museum Berlin at Lindenstraße 9–14 (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, Kreuzberg locality) is one of Germany's most visited museums. The old building of the museum houses a glass courtyard that has been used as a covered market space for the Hanukkah Market for many years. Unlike the predominantly Christian Christmas markets in the city center, this event focuses on the Jewish festival tradition of Hanukkah – the Festival of Lights, celebrated for eight days during the winter months.
Exhibitors and Program
The market brings together stalls from artisans, jewelry designers, publishers, specialty food producers, and artists from Israel and Germany. The program includes: handmade Chanukkiyot (nine-branched menorahs), Judaica, jewelry with Hebrew calligraphy, kosher sweets and baked goods, books and comics on Jewish history and contemporary life, toys, and care and design products from Tel Aviv and Berlin. In addition, there are Klezmer concerts and readings in the glass courtyard, workshops on oil pressing (a nod to the Hanukkah legend about the Temple oil), and an extensive children's program – puppet shows, craft stations, guided family activities.
Berlin's Advent Alternative
The Hanukkah Market is a deliberate alternative to the crowded city center markets and is aimed equally at Jewish families, teachers and educators, interested individuals, and Berliners who want to engage with contemporary Jewish culture. Free admission. U-Bahn lines U1/U6 Hallesches Tor are a five-minute walk away.
Hanukkah Market JMB — edition 2026
In 2026, the Jewish Museum Berlin will again host the traditional Hanukkah Market in the glass courtyard of its old building. The date is based on the Jewish calendar and typically falls in November/December; the museum will publish the exact weekend on jmberlin.de. Market admission is free, and a curated supporting program of concerts, readings, workshops, and family events accompanies the exhibitors' space.
Programme Hanukkah Market JMB 2026
The exact 2026 program will be communicated by the Jewish Museum before the opening. Recurring program segments:
Market
- Exhibitors from Israel and Germany offering arts and crafts, jewelry, Judaica, books, and kosher specialties
- Chanukkiyot (nine-branched menorahs), design items, care and lifestyle products
Concerts and Readings in the Glass Courtyard
- Live Klezmer concerts with Berlin and international ensembles
- Author readings on contemporary Jewish literature
- Opening ceremony with live music
Workshops
- Oil pressing (a nod to the Hanukkah legend about the Temple oil)
- Creative activities for children and adults
Family Program
- "Happy Hanukkah!" children's tour (fee applies, small contribution)
- Puppet theater in the glass courtyard
- Games and craft stations
Updates on jmberlin.de and in the museum's newsletter.
Highlights Hanukkah Market JMB 2026
- Glass Courtyard of the Jewish Museum Berlin as market space
- Exhibitors from Israel and Germany
- Klezmer concerts and readings
- Family program and workshops
- Free admission to the market
Prices Hanukkah Market JMB 2026
Market: Free admission. Workshops and guided tours may incur a small fee (€3–5). Regular museum admission fee for the permanent exhibition is separate.
Practical information — Hanukkah Market JMB
Getting There
Jewish Museum Berlin, Glass Courtyard Old Building, Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, Kreuzberg locality). U-Bahn lines U1/U6 Hallesches Tor, Bus lines 248, M29, M41.
Admission
Market: Free admission. Museum: Regular admission fee. Workshops and guided tours may incur a fee (typically €3–5).
Good to Know
The glass courtyard is covered – protected from the weather. Recommended for families; many program items are available without registration, some workshops require advance booking.
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Where it takes place Hanukkah Market JMB
Jüdisches Museum Berlin (Glashof)
Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin